New Specimen Idea :: Grunt

I voted yes. Why not? A specimen which will cause problems for the Berserker gets my vote!

As a Medic I abhor Berserkers; it's in my nature.

And Killing Floor can never have enough specimens. The Brute looked promising for a while I wish it had become official, but at the same time it was a bit overpowered.

This seems to fill the same role that the brute seemed to occupy. This just seems to be a poor version of the husk. That it has to die to deal damage doesn't help much either.

Also, it's not unique as suicide specs are a common suggestion:
http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/showthread.php?t=38297
http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/showthread.php?t=40409
http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/showthread.php?t=41475

Hmm, give the Brute ago, it's white listed and it's knock back attack and rage mechanics can sow utter chaos. While not everyone is a fan, I most certainly am. XD

The upside of the Brute is he's a zed that the firebugs are best at taking down. I think that is what makes him a bit special, it's hard to head shot him because he covers his head, the knock back makes it hard to get in close. But IIRC he is weak to fire. http://www.mostimpressive.nl/TheBrute/

Oh and don't forget our good friend the shiver which if he's not going for the zerker the zerker can have a hell of a time to catch up with. http://www.mostimpressive.nl/TheShiver/ (Can't remember if he got whitelisted.)

You know what's creepy? i posted the EXACT SAME specimen idea a few months back in the steam forum. I even have a concept drawing.

I couln't find the thread but it was something like this:

Zealot:
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Appearance: Looks like a red, hunchbacked clot (or a smaller gorefast) carrying an oildrum on his back. His arms are tied behind his back to the drum and the drum itself is tied to the specimen's body via belts, chains and barb wire. In his face and mouth there's an intricate trigger mechanism. He triggers the explosive by biting down on it.

Plays: Has low HP (gorefast) and shambles about at unimpressive speed. After a certain time drawing line of sight to a player, it will let out a very high-pitch, easily distinguishable sound and charge forward. When in range to a player, it will detonate with grenade damage/radius. The charge never stops, so you will have to kill him as soon as you can.

Other facts:
-Like the bloat, the zealot will explode upon death, making it impractical to kill at close range via body shot.
-DECAPITATION however will kill the zealot outright without detonating him, giving players too close for comfort a chance to get away scar-free.
-Fire attacks have a 2x damage multiplier against the zealot.


I think the only difference is the head shot behavior.

Spooky right?